Volume : 11, Issue : 09, September – 2024
Title:
ENHANCING COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF HEALTH APPLICATIONS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Authors :
Ahmed Moneer Dakil ALsehli, Aali Wasil Almutairi,Shahan Wasel Aali Almutiri, Dhaif Allah Owaidh Alharbi, Abdullah Rafed Alsehli, Fahd Ayed Al-harbi, Nayef Sanat ALsehli
Abstract :
The increasing integration of health applications (apps) into emergency medical services (EMS) offers substantial potential for improving patient outcomes, reducing response times, and enhancing public health engagement. However, the effectiveness of these tools is heavily dependent on community awareness and their subsequent adoption. This review explores existing literature on the current level of community awareness regarding health applications related to EMS, identifies challenges faced in promoting public engagement, and discusses strategies to enhance adoption. The review emphasizes the role of technological advancements in modern healthcare delivery, the barriers to widespread adoption, and the importance of comprehensive education and outreach to fully leverage the benefits of health applications in emergency medical services.
Keywords: community awareness, health applications, emergency medical services, EMS, digital health, public health engagement, healthcare technology, mobile health apps, patient outcomes, health education
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Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Ahmed Moneer Dakil ALsehli et al., Enhancing Community Awareness Of Health Applications And Emergency Medical Services: A Comprehensive Review., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (09).
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